Quality Inspector

Acorn by Synergie; Rockwell Green; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% employer pension matched

Life assurance

Career development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking manufacturing business for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their Development and Laboratory team.

This role focuses on in-process quality inspections, documentation accuracy, and maintaining calibration of inspection tools within a regulated environment. Wellington-based, permanent, 39 hours per week, with related travel as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality inspection roles such as Quality Inspector or QC Inspector.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (automotive, aerospace, food, etc.).
• Experience using quality inspection equipment and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong understanding of quality documentation, product traceability and non-conformance processes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out in-process quality inspections and production audits across manufacturing operations.
• Verify operators complete quality checks, documentation, and traceability records.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment, gauges, fixtures and tools.
• Inspect finished products to ensure visual, dimensional, and functional quality.
• Monitor packaging, labeling and traceability to meet customer specifications.
• Identify, record and report non-conformances; support containment as required.
• Promote safe working practices across the facility.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and internal audits.
• Support customer containment and product sorting activities when required.

Skills

Quality inspection

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ/ BTEC in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Inspection gauges

Job description

Quality Inspector / Quality Control Inspector / QC Inspector / Quality Assurance Inspector

Wellington | £28,500 per annum | 39 hours per week | Monday to Thursday, 9am-6pm & Friday, 8am-1pm | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking manufacturing business for an experienced Quality Inspector to join their Development and Laboratory team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector, or Manufacturing Quality Inspector to join a growing manufacturing company committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Working within a regulated manufacturing environment, you'll play a key role in ensuring products, processes, and people consistently meet the highest quality standards. You'll help prevent non-conforming products from progressing through production while supporting compliance with quality systems, customer specifications, and health and safety requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,500 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Thursday, 9am-6pm.
• Friday, 8am-1pm (early finish every Friday).
• 4% employer pension contribution (matched).
• Life assurance - four times annual salary.
• Career development opportunities within a growing manufacturing business.
• Exposure to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Key Duties

• Carry out in-process quality inspections and production audits across manufacturing operations.
• Verify that operators complete quality checks, documentation, and product traceability records accurately.
• Ensure inspection equipment, gauges, fixtures, and measuring tools are correctly maintained and calibrated.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet visual, dimensional, and functional quality standards.
• Monitor packaging, labelling, and traceability processes to ensure customer specifications are achieved.
• Identify, record, and report non-conformances, supporting containment activities where required.
• Promote and monitor safe working practices across the manufacturing facility.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, internal audits, and standardisation activities.
• Provide support during customer containment and product sorting activities when required.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, QC Inspector, Quality Assurance Inspector, or in a similar quality role.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment such as automotive, aerospace, food manufacturing, food and beverage, or similar.
• Experience using quality inspection equipment and precision measuring instruments.
• Good understanding of quality documentation, product traceability, and non-conformance processes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Desirable

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949 quality management systems.
• Experience with SPC, Control Plans, PFMEA, APQP, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Engineering or Manufacturing qualification (NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting customer containment or product sorting activities.